Shenandoah University

Shenandoah University President Emeritus James Davis, Ph.D., retired in 2008, after serving as Shenandoah’s president for 26 years. He helped Shenandoah College and Conservatory become Shenandoah University, a singular entity. As Shenandoah University's 15th president, Dr. Davis ushered in the modern era of intercollegiate athletics. During his tenure, the department grew from one full-time person to 20, added 11 intercollegiate sports, including the reinstatement of football in 2000, and became members of the USA South Athletic Conference.